Jungle Cruise
FantasyAdventureAction
8+PG-13
2021·2h 7m·Jaume Collet-Serra·Walt Disney Pictures·● Script read & verified
An adventure comedy about a determined botanist and her reluctant brother who travel to the Amazon in search of a legendary healing flower, teaming up...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
Contains period-appropriate gender discrimination that may require explanation for younger viewers
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●LGBTQ themes
McGregor, the harbormaster character, is explicitly shown to be gay with a same-sex partner in a brief but clear scene. This representation was specifically added by Disney as part of their inclusion efforts.
Community Notes
- Indigenous representation concerns with 'deadly hunter' tribe stereotypes
- Colonial adventure narrative that may romanticize historical exploitation
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Lily's determination to pursue science despite gender discrimination shows perseverance
- ✓Sibling loyalty as MacGregor supports Lily despite his fears
Cast:Dwayne JohnsonEmily BluntEdgar RamírezJack WhitehallJesse Plemons